Best things to do in Santa Cruz County, CA

Things to do

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

CA $63
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
Step aboard our stable, USCG inspected, 27ft. pontoon boat, and embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure!

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

CA $64
per adult
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Goddess Fantasy 150 passenger vessel

Monterey Bay Whale Watching

CA $98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

CA $259
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Humpback Whale Breaching

Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max

CA $574
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max
Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour

Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour

CA $34
per adult
Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour
Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

CA $70
per traveller
Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

CA $70
per traveller
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

CA $41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
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Tours & day trips

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Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $1,492 per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $36 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)

Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $156 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max

Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $582 per adult*
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A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography
Open Photo by Adri VDM Photography

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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